Faculty of Legal Project Management

Legal Practice meets Project Management

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Welcome To The Faculty

Elevate Legal Projects

LPM Faculty is a dedicated learning centre within First Class Agile, focused on advancing Legal Project Management (LPM).

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From Standards to Practice

Our experts and learners leverage multi-jurisdictional expertise from the UK, US, and Republic of Ireland in applying project management to legal services.

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Project Discipline as Competitive Advantage

In a world of complex mandates and evolving regulations, the Faculty equips lawyers to lead with structure — elevating performance, precision, and client value.

A Distinct Discipline

Structured Training for Modern Practice

LPM matters because evolving regulations, human judgment, and uncertainty demand a unique project discipline. We train lawyers to manage matters in project mode — achieving stronger compliance through structure, planning, and measurable delivery.

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Legal Project Management Training (LPM)

Learn the foundations of planning, managing, and delivering legal work with structure, clarity, and measurable outcomes.

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Legal Process Improvement Training(LPI)

Gain the tools to analyze workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and embed continuous improvement across legal teams.

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LPM training for Sole Practitioners & Small Firms

Adapt LPM principles to the realities of smaller practices, building efficiency, client value, and a competitive edge to enable growth.

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LPM Training for Cross-Border Transactions

Master project approaches for multi-jurisdictional matters, leveraging global standards and practical international experience.

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Why Learn With Us?

Law + PM Expertise
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Led by professionals who have practiced law and mastered project management.

Practical Focus
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Every course uses real-world examples, legal workflows, and matter-specific case studies.

Recognized Value
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Equip yourself with skills that law firms, clients, and employers increasingly demand.

PMI® Aligned
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Our training respects the world’s gold standard in project management.

What defines our faculty

The word Faculty comes from facultas — Latin for ability or mastery. True to that meaning, we are a practitioner-led community dedicated to making legal project delivery teachable, measurable, and practical across jurisdictions.

Our Faculty Lead, Obinna Baranta, is a Solicitor (England & Wales) and Solicitor (Republic of Ireland – non-practising). He is also a PMI-certified Project Management Trainer, combining cross-border legal competence with disciplined delivery expertise.

The Faculty welcomes future Contributors and Fellows — beginning, as every faculty should, with a clear idea, a rigorous method, and an open invitation to learn.

Prof. Charles Wright
Senior Consultant
Business Law & LPM
Former Dean of Law
Dr. Ferdinand Kester
Senior Partner
Litigation & Regulation
LPM Pioneer
Ms. Katherine Church
Projects Law Expert
LPM Specialist
Disciplined Agile® Toolkit Expert
Mr. Obinna Baranta
(PMI Credentials)
Faculty Lead
Director of Legal Projects
Lawyer (UK, US, Ireland)
applied directly in client work
95%
Sustained use of LPM tools
87%
Valued by employers and clients
90%
Beyond Numbers

Measured by Lasting Impact

Data matters - but meaning matters more. We focus on practical relevance, lasting skills, and professional recognition that strengthen careers in legal practice.

FAQ

Answers to Common Questions

Legal project management training can feel new, but our Faculty ensures clarity. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about how our courses work and what you can expect.

How Long Does Each Certificate Course Take?
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Each course typically runs over two or three days, combining focused instruction with practical exercises. This compact structure is designed to fit busy legal schedules while still delivering depth and measurable learning outcomes.

For additional queries, you can reach us by email, through the contact form on our website, or via WhatsApp using the UK and US numbers listed in the site header.

Do I Need Project Management Experience Before Enrolling?
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No prior project management training is required. Our courses are designed to introduce LPM principles step by step, making them accessible for early-career lawyers while still adding value for experienced practitioners.

What Certification Will I Receive After the Course?
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Participants receive a Faculty of Legal Project Management certification, demonstrating structured training aligned with PMI® standards. Employers have consistently responded well to this level of training, recognising our certification as a meaningful signal of capability in legal service delivery.

Testimonials

What Our Students Say About Us

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Amelia Torres
 Legal Project Manager

“The training was structured yet practical, with tools I applied immediately. It bridged theory and practice in a way lawyers and project managers rarely experience.”

Rohan Mehta
Securities Attorney

“The sessions were grounded in real workflows, with case studies that made principles stick and felt directly relevant to transactional practice.”

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Bernice Parker
career counselor

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Sophie Bennett
Employment Law Advisor

“This program clarified how to plan, budget, and communicate with clients. It’s rare to find training that delivers such measurable value.”

Marcus Lindholm
Banking Lawyer

“The Faculty’s course combined legal insight with project discipline in a refreshing way, improving how my team collaborates and tracks progress.”

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Bernice Parker
career counselor

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Adeyemi Falola
Legal Practice Manager

“Beyond the certificate, I gained a framework for continuous improvement. It’s a course that challenges and empowers in equal measure.”

James Whitmore
Cost Draftsman

“LPM techniques directly improved my daily work. I now approach tasks with greater confidence and efficiency.”

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Bernice Parker
career counselor

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